DAIMLER. Daimler International Finance B.V.

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1 DAIMLER Daimler International Finance B.V. Financial Report 2014

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3 Contents Page: 2 Supervisory Board Board of Management Registered office 3 Report of the Board of Management 6 Responsibility Statement Declaration by the Supervisory Board 7 Balance sheet as at 31 December Profit and loss account for the year ended 31 December Cash flow statement Statement of recognised income and expenses 12 Accounting principles for the financial statements 20 Notes to the annual accounts 31 December Other information

4 3528 Supervisory Board U. Tüchter Chairman Dr. B. Niess K. Schfer P. Zirwes Board of Management P. Derks A. Lerch Mr. M. van Peft Registered office Van Deventerlaan 50 NL AE Utrecht Telephone: Telefax:

5 Report of the Board of Management General Daimler International Finance B.V. (or the Company ) was established on 4 April 1986 as a private limited company (B.V.), As at 31 December 2014 the authorized capital of the Company was 2,500,000 divided into 5,000 ordinary shares of 500 nominal value, of which 1,000 shares have been issued and fully paid. Each share carries one vote at general meetings of shareholders. The shares are 100% owned by Daimler AG in Stuttgart, Germany. The Company s purpose is to finance part of the activities of the Daimler Group. The needed funding is managed by borrowing from Group companies and the capital markets by issuing bonds, notes and commercial paper. The Euro Medium Term Note Program (EMTN) issues and the European Commercial Paper Program (CP) issues of Daimler International Finance B.V. are both irrevocably guaranteed by Daimler AG. The bonds have long-term ratings of A3 (stable) from Moody s Investors Service, A- (stable) from Standard & Poor s Ratings Group and A- (stable) from Fitch Ratings as at 31 December These ratings rely on the performance of the Daimler Group. On 11 February 2015 Moody s Investors Service raised its credit rating outlook on Daimler from stable to positive. The bonds issued by Daimler International Finance B.V. are listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange. One CHF bond issued in 2011 is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange. The Company s liquid funds have been made available to companies within the Daimler Group and to minority shareholdings of Daimler AG by way of intercompany loans, with a focus on European financial services companies and Daimler treasury centres. Development 2014 In 2014, Daimler International Finance B.V. repaid nine bonds issued under the Daimler EMTN Program in the total amount of EUR 3,082 million. Since May 2014, Daimler International Finance B.V. issued CPs in a total amount of EUR 1,583 million under the Daimler European Commercial Paper Program with tenors between 1 and 6 months. At 31 December 2014, the OP outstanding amounts to EUR 1,286 million. The proceeds of the CPs were allocated as intercompany loans to Daimler Group companies. The loans towards minority shareholdings of Daimler AG were fully repaid at 31 December (2013 Exposure: EUR 6.5 million). In 2014 the total loans to affiliated companies of the Company decreased by 1,090 million to a level of 5,235 million as per the end of All corresponding funding of the financial assets was realized through the issuance of bonds and CPs under the EMTN and European OP Programs and through group internal loans. The 2014 financial result after taxation amounts to a negative amount of 1.0 million compared to a negative financial result of 10.1 million in The improvement of the financial result can primarily be explained by the long term effect of the restructuring of part of the financial assets in The restructured 3

6 part of the financial assets (Loans to affiliated companies) caused a major shift in interest income and cash flows of the involved loans. Based on the applied accounting principles the Company recognised an early termination fee in the interest result in the year 2010, followed by corresponding negative results over the years (2014: (2) mln compared to 2013: (18) mln). The common interest result developed in line with the balance sheet development during the course of the year. However, the impact of valuations of hedging transactions positively influenced the interest result, Since all issues are guaranteed by Daimler AG the general risk profile of the Company and its solvency heavily depend on the solvency of the Daimler Group as a whole. Risk Management The Board of Management is responsible for the internal control and the management of risks within the Company and for the assessment of the effectiveness of the control systems. These controls were set up in cooperation with Daimler Group to identify and manage foreign exchange, interest, liquidity and credit risks. In the Company s business, the creation and management of a ban involves the assumption of a number of risks: credit risk, market interest rate risk, foreign exchange risk, structural/market risk and other operational risks. The EMTN notes are in general bent onward at similar conditions. With respect to the boans obtained from affiliated companies, it is the Company s general policy to hedge the foreign exchange risk with foreign exchange swaps and interest rate swaps to match funding in terms of maturities and interest rates. Liquidity risk comprises the risk, that a company cannot meet its financial obligations in full. Daimler International Finance B.V. manages its Iiquidity by holding adequate volume of cash and by applying as far as possible the matched funding principle. In accordance with internal guidelines, this principle ensures that financial obligations generally have the same maturity profile as the financial assets and receivables and thus reduces the Company s Iiquidity risks. The Company solely provides Ioans within the Daimler Group and to companies in which Daimler holds a minority share (Joint Ventures). Therefore the company s exposure to credit risk is influenced mainly by the characteristics of Daimler Group related default risk. In cooperation with Daimler AG headquarters, assessments of credit risks are made and credit limits are set, which are periodically reviewed. In respect of cash at banks and financial derivatives, these are only deposited and / or entered into in compliance with the Daimler Gbobal Counterparty Limits as provided by Daimler AG. Outlook In 2015, the overall result of Daimler International Finance B.V. will no bonger be influenced by the effect of the aforementioned restructuring of the financial assets in The overall result will furthermore be affected by the devebopments in the valuation of derivatives, which are held for hedging purposes. Due to the integrated organisation of lending and funding activities within the Daimler Group, the Company expects no direct impacts arising from the market devebopment. 4

7 The financing activities will develop in line with the strategy of Daimler AG. For the year 2015 management expects a relatively lower level of outstanding EMTN notes which will impact the financing activities to group companies. This development will be partly compensated by further Commercial Paper issues and a higher level of loans obtained from affiliated companies during the year Events after the closing date Since the end of the 2014 financial year, there have been no occurrences that are of major significance for the Company. According to new regulations of the Dutch Civil Law (Wet Toezicht Bestuur effective as of 1 Jan uary 2013) the companies Board of Management and Supervisory Board are unbalanced since less than 30% of the members is fernale. The Board members have been appointed based on qualifications and availability, irrespective of gender. In order to create more balance the Boards will take these regulations into account to the extent possible in future appointments of Board members. Utrecht, 24 April 2015 Daimler International Finance B.V. The Board of Management Mr. M. van Pelt P. Derks A. Lerch 5

8 Responsibility Statement by Management To the best of our knowledge, and in accordance with the applicable reporting principles for annual financial reporting, the Financial Report 2014 gives a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and profit or loss of Daimler International Finance B.V. The management report includes a fair review of the development and performance of the business and the position of Daimler International Finance B.V., together with a description of the principal opportunities and risks associated with the expected development of Daimler International Finance B.V. Utrecht, 24 April 2015 Daimler International Finance B.V. The Board of Management Mr. M. van Pelt P. Derks A. Lerch Declaration by the Supervisory Board The responsibility for the audit committee function for the company has been placed and executed by the Supervisory Board. Pursuant to the Articles of Association we are pleased to submit the Financial Report for the year 2014 as drawn up by the Board of Management. The Financial Report, which both the Supervisory Board and the Board of Management have signed, has been audited by KPMG Accountants N.V. The auditor s report is included in the other information section of the Financial Report. Utrecht, 24 April 2015 The Supervisory Board U. Tüchter (Chairman) 6

9 Daimler International Finance BV. Balance sheet as at 31 December 2014 fbefore profit appropriation x 1,000) Note ASSETS FIXED ASSETS Tangible fixed assets Financial fixed assets Loans to affiliated companies 1 1,372,093 2,553,305 Other financial assets 2 5,854 12,348 1,377,947 2,565,653 CURRENT ASSETS Receivables: Loans to affiliated companies 1 3,862,781 3,771,900 Interest receivables afffliated companies 3 55, ,575 3,91 8,596 3, Cash and cash equivalents 4 5,805 14,737 5,302,369 6,567,886 7

10 Daimler International Finance BV. Balance sheet as at 37 December 2074 (before profit appropriation x 1,000) Note LIABI LITI ES Shareholders equity 5 Issued capital Other reserves 29,156 39,230 Cash flow hedge reserve (1,549) (2,653) Retained earnings (1,032) (10,074) 27, Provisions Deferred tax liabilities ,173 Long-term liabilities EMTN issues 8 1,122,859 2,246,061 Affiliated companies 8 204, ,000 Other financial liabilities 2 81,253 59,456 1,408,112 2,581,517 Short-term liabilities EMTN issues 8 1,209,716 3,048,745 CP issues 8 1,285,824 Loans from affiliated companies 8 1,315, ,000 Other liabilities affiliated companies 9 10,251 20,949 Taxation and social securitypremiums Other liabilities and accruals 11 44, ,320 3,866,801 3,958,143 5,302,369 6,567,886 8

11 Daimler International Finance BV. Profit and loss account for the year ended 31 December 2014 (x 1,000) Note Interest income , ,823 lnterest expenses (162,854) (364,316) Interest margin 914 (11,493) Result financial transactions 14 2,028 5,798 External costs and other Operating costs (533) (627) Commissions in relation to EMTN issues 15 (3,383) (6,771) Wages and salaries (322) (374) Social security charges (31) (29) Pension charges and early retirement costs (61) 39 (4,330) (7,762) PROFIT BEFORE TAX (1,388) (13,457) K Taxation ,383 NET PROFIT (LOSS) (1,032) (10,074) 9

12 Cash Flow statement fx 1,000) Profitaftertax (1,032) (10,074) Adjustments for: Interest income (163,768) (352,823) Interest expenses 162, ,316 Income tax expense (356) (3,383) Result financial transactions (2,028) (5,798) Changes in: Change in provisions (7) (4) Change in tax receivables 71 (150) Other liabilities (excluding interest on debts) (2) (393) Cash flow from operating activities: Interest received 323, ,694 Interest paid (331,152) (377937) Additions to loans to affiliated companies (9,743,659) (1,237,634) Repayments of loans to affihiated companies 10, ,714,158 Derivative assets and liabilities 2,621 (43,559) Tax paid (365) (663) Net cash from operating activities 1,224,098 1,409,750 Cash flow from investing activities Cash flow from financing activities: Proceeds from additional EMTN and OP issues 1,583, ,2 67 Repayments of EMTN and OP (3,378,938) (2,148,937) Additional short term loans received from affiliated companies 7,992, ,000 Additional long term loans received from affihiated companies Repayments of loans from affiliated companies (7466,506) (368,600) Net cash from financing activities (1,233,030) (1,404,270) Net de/increase in cash and cash equivalents (8,932) 5,480 Oash at beginning of period 14,737 9,257 Cash at end of period 5,805 14,737 Net de/increase in cash and cash equivalents (8,932) 5,480 10

13 Statement of recognised income and expenses (x 7,000) Net result after tax attributable to the company ( 1,032) (10,074) Unrealized revaluation of cash flow hedges charged directly to shareholders equity 1,104 7,072 Total of items recognised directly in shareholders equity of the company 1, Total result of the legal entity 72 (3,002) 11

14 Accounting principles for the financial statements General information The Company, having its Iegal seat in Utrecht, was established on 4 April 1986 as a private limited company (B.V.). The Company s registration number is and it s registered office is at Van Deventerlaan 50, Utrecht, The Netherlands. The shares are 100% owned by Daimler AG in Stuttgart, Germany. Basis of preparation Statement of compliance These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the Netherlands and comply with the financial reporting requirements included in part 9, Book 2 of the Netherlands Civil Code. 1f not stated otherwise, assets and liabilities are shown at nominal value. All financial information presented in Euro has been rounded to the nearest thousand, unless otherwise stated. These financial statements have been prepared on the basis of the going concern assumption. Basis of measurement The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis except for the following: derivative financial instruments are measured at fair value; recognized financial assets and financial liabilities designated as hedged items in qualifying fair value relationships are adjusted for changes in fair value attributable to the risk being hedged; loans for which no hedge accounting is applied are accounted for against amortized costs. The use of estimates and assumptions in the preparation of the financial statements The preparation of the financial statements requires the management to form opinions and to make estimates and assumptions that influence the application of principles and the reported values of assets and liabilities and of income and expenditure. The actual results may differ from these estimates. The estimates and the underlying assumptions are constantly assessed. Revisions of estimates are recognized in the period in which the estimate is revised and in future periods for which the revision has consequences. 12

15 Foreign currency transactions Transactions denominated in foreign currency are translated into the functional currency of the company at the exchange rate applying on the transaction date. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currency are translated into the functional currency at the balance sheet date at the exchange rate applying on that date. Non-monetary assets and liabilities in foreign currency that are stated at historical cost are translated into euros at the applicable exchange rates on the transaction date. Translation gains and losses are taken to the profit and loss account under result from financial transactions. Specific accounting principles General An asset is disclosed in the balance sheet when it is probable that the expected future economic benefits that are attributable to the asset will flow to the Company and the cost of the asset can be reliably measured. A liability is disclosed in the balance sheet when it is expected to result in an outflow from the Company of resources embodying economic benefits and the amount of the obligation can be measured with sufficient reliability. 1f a transaction results in a transfer of future economic benefits and/or when all risks relating to assets or liabilities transfer to a third party, the asset or liability is no longer included in the balance sheet. Assets and liabilities are not included in the balance sheet if economic benefits are not probable or cannot be measured with sufficient reliability. The income and expenses are accounted for in the period to which they relate. Offsetti ng Financial assets and liabilities are offset and the net amount reported on the balance sheet if there is a legally enforceable right to offset the recognized amounts, and there is an intention to settle the items on a net basis, or to settle the asset and the liability simultaneously. 1f these conditions are not fulfilled, amounts will not be offset. 13

16 Financial instruments Financial instruments include cash items, loans, derivative financial insttuments, EMTN notes, loans from affiliated companies and other financing commitments. Unless stated otherwise, financial instruments are initially recognized at fair value, including discount or premium and directly attributable transaction costs. However, if financial instruments are subsequently measured at fair value through profit and loss, then directly attributable transaction costs are directly recognised in the profit and loss account. Derivatives The Company uses derivative financial instruments such as swaps, forward rate agreements for the purpose of hedging interest rate and currency risks that arise from its financing activities. Derivatives are measured at fair value with recognition of all changes in value in the profit and loss account, except where hedge accounting is applied to hedge the variability of future cash flows (cash flow hedge accounting). The Company recognises derivatives with a positive market value as assets and derivatives with a negative market value as liabilities. Loans and liabilities The loans and liabilities to affiliated companies as well as EMTN issues are initially recognized at fair value plus any directly attributable transaction costs. Subsequent to initial recognition loans and liabilities are measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method, less a provision for impairment if necessary. Loans and liabilities designated and qualifying as hedged items in fair value hedge relationships are adjusted for changes in fair value attributable to the risk being hedged. Hedge Accounting The Company uses derivatives as part of asset and liability management and risk management. These instruments are used for hedging interest rate and foreign currency risks, including the risks of future transactions. The Company designates certain derivatives as either (1) a hedge of the fair value of a recognized asset or liability (fair value hedge); or (2) a hedge of a future cash flow that can be attributed to a recognised asset or liability, an expected transaction or a definite obligation (cash flow hedge). Hedge accounting is applied for derivatives that are thus designated and that satisfy the conditions set by the Company. The Company sets the following conditions for the application of hedge accounting: 14

17 formal documentation of the hedging instrument, the hedged position, the risk management objective, strategy and relationship of the hedge is completed befote hedge accounting is applied; the documentation shows that the hedge is expected to be effective in offsetting the risk in the hedged position for the entire hedging period; the hedge continues to be effective during the term. The Company makes an asessment, both at the inception of the hedge relationship as well as on an ongoing basis. A hedge is considered to be effective if the Company, at the inception of and during the term, can expect that changes in the fair value or cash flows of the hedged item will be almost fully offset by changes in the fair value or cash flows of the hedging instrument, insofar as they are attributable to the hedged risk, and the actual results remain within a bandwidth of 80% to 125%. The hedge effectiveness is assessed on a monthly basis by a retrospective and a prospective effectiveness test. Regression analysis is applied for prospective and retrospective effectiveness assessment. The Company does not apply cost price hedge accounting. In a cash flow hedge, the variability of cash flows to be received and paid from expected transactions related to a recognized asset or liability or a highly probable forecast transaction are hedged. The documentation of the hedging relationship includes the objectives and strategy of risk management, the type of hedging relationship, the nature of the risk being hedged, the identification of the hedging instrument and the hedged item, as well as a description of the method used to assess hedge effectiveness. Hedging instruments are expected to be highly effective in achieving offsetting risks from changes in fair value or cash flows. The degree of ineffectiveness is determined by comparing the fair value change of the hedging instrument with the fair value change of the hedged position. The lower of the cumulative fair value change of the hedged position and the cumulative value change of the derivatives is deferred through the revaluation reserve. 1f there is a cumulative loss on the hedging relationship over the period between initial recognition of the hedging instrument and the balance sheet date, the ineffectiveness is recognized directly in the profit and loss account. The Company ceases hedge accounting as soon as it has been established that a derivative is no longer an effective hedge, or when the derivative expires, is sold, terminated or exercised; when the hedged position expires, is sold or redeemed; or when an expected transaction is no longer deemed highly likely to occur. The Company did not provide and does not expect to provide any financial collateral for obligations in respect of derivative financial instruments. Fair value hedge accounting Derivatives designated as a hedge of the fair value of recognized assets or of a definite obligation are stated as fair value hedges. Changes in the fair value of the derivatives which are designated as a hedge are recognized immediately in the income statement and reported together with corresponding fair value adjustments to the hedged item attributable to the hedged risk. 1f the hedging derivative expires or is sold, terminated, or exercised, or the hedge no longer meets the criteria for fair value hedge accounting, or the hedge designation is revoked, hedge accounting 15

18 is discontinued prospectively. Any adjustment up to that point to a hedged item for which the effective interest method is used, is amortized to profit or loss as part of the recalculated effective interest rate of the item over its remaining life. Cash flow hedge accounting Derivatives can be designated as a hedge of the risk of variability of future cash flows of a recognized asset or liability or highly likely expected transaction. The fair value of the effective portion of derivatives that are designated as a cash flow hedge and that meet the conditions for cash flow hedge accounting are deferred in the cash flow hedge reserve as a separate component of shareholders equity. The underlying transaction, which is designated as part of a cash flow hedge, does not change as far as the administrative processing is concerned. As soon as the expected future transactions lead to the recognition of gains or losses in the profit and loss account, the respective amounts are taken from the revaluation reserve to the profit and loss account. Any ineffective portion of changes in the fair value of the derivatives is recognized immediately in profit or loss. 1f the hedging derivative expires or is sold, terminated, or exercised, or the hedge no longer meets the criteria for cash flow hedge accounting, or the hedge designation is revoked, then hedge accounting is discontinued prospectively. In a discontinued hedge of a forecast transaction the cumulative amount recognized in other comprehensive income from the period when the hedge was effective is reclassified from equity to profit or loss as cash flow hedge reserve adjustment when the forecast transaction occurs and affects profit or loss. 1f the forecast transaction is no longer expected to occur, then the balance in other comprehensive income is reclassified immediately to profit or loss as a cash flow hedge reserve adjustment. Impairment of financial assets A financial asset that is not stated at (1) fair value with value changes reflected in the profit and loss account, or at (2) amortised cost or lower market value, is assessed at each reporting date to determine whether there is objective evidence that It is impaired. A financial asset is impaired 1f there is objective evidence of impairment as a result of one or more events that occurred after the initial recognition of the asset, with negative impact on the estimated future cash flows of that asset, which can be estimated reliably. Objective evidence that financial assets are impaired includes default or delinquency by a debtor, indications that a debtor or issuer will enter bankruptcy, adverse changes in the payment status of borrowers or issuers, indications that a debtor or issuer is approaching bankruptcy, or the disappearance of an active market for a security. The entity considers evidence of impairment for financial assets measured at amortised cost (ban and receivables and financial assets that are held to maturity) at a specific asset level. All individually significant assets are assessed for specific impairment, 16

19 Losses are recognised in the profit and loss account and reflected in an allowance account against loans and receivables or investment securities held to maturity. Impairment losses below (amortised) cost of investments in equity instruments that are stated at fair value through profit or loss, are recognised directly in profit or loss. When, in a subsequent period, the amount of an impairment loss decreases, and the decrease can be related objectively to an event occurring after the impairment was recognised, the decrease in impairment loss is reversed through profit or loss (up to the amount of the original cost). Interest lnterest income and expense are recognized in the income statement using the effective interest method. The effective interest rate is the rate that exactly discounts the estimated future cash payments and receipts through the expected life of the financial asset or liability for, where appropriate, a shorter period) to the carrying amount of the financial asset or liability. When calculating the effective interest rate, the Company estimates future cash flows considering all contractual terms of the financial instrument but not future credit losses. The calculation of the effective interest rate includes all fees paid or received that are an integral part of the effective interest rate. Transaction costs include incremental costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition or issue of a financial asset or liability. lnterest income and expense presented in the income statement include: interest on financial assets and liabilities at amortized cost calculated on an effective interest basis; the fair value changes in qualifying hedging derivatives designated in cash flow hedges of variability in interest cash flows (including hedge ineffectiveness), in the same period that the hedged cash flows affect interest income / expense; fair value changes in qualifying derivatives (including hedge ineffectiveness) and related hedged items in fair value hedges of interest rate risk. Corporate ïncome tax Corporate income tax is recognised as an expense based on the applicable tax law in the period in which the profit arises. Corporate income tax is recognized in the profit and loss account except to the extent that it relates to items recognized directly to equity, in which case it is recognized in equity. Current tax comprises the expected tax payable or receivable on the taxable profit or loss for the financial year, using tax rates enacted or substantively enacted at the reporting date, and any adjustment to the tax payable in respect of previous years. Deferred tax is provided for temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for taxation purposes. 17

20 A deferred tax asset is tecognized only to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profits will be available against which the temporary differences can be utilised. Deferred tax assets are reviewed at each reporting date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that the related tax benefit will be realised. Cash flow statement The cash flow statement is prepared according to the indirect method, and distinguishes between cash flows from operational, investment and financing activities. Cash flows in foreign currency are converted at the exchange rate applicable on the transaction date. With regard to cash flow from operations, operating resuits before taxation are adjusted for gains and losses that did not result in income and payments in the same financial year and for movements in provisions and accrued and deferred items. In the context of the cash flow statement, cash and cash equivalents are equal to the balance sheet item cash and cash equivalents. Determination of fair value A number of accounting policies and disclosures in the company s financial statements require the determination of the fair value for both financial and non-financial assets and liabilities. For measurement and disclosure purposes, fair value is determined on the basis of the following methods. Where applicable, detailed information concerning the principles for determining fair value are included in the section that specifically relates to the relevant asset or liability. Financial assets The fair value of financial assets is determined on the basis of the discounted expected future cash flows; whereby the relevant interest rate curve plus credit and surcharges, valid for the remaining terms of the financial instruments are used. The fair value of these financial assets is only determined for the benefit of the disclosures. Receivables The fair value of these financial instruments stated on the balance sheet, is approximately equal to their carrying amount. Derivatives The fair value of derivatives is based on the quoted market price, if available. 1f no quoted market price is available, the fair value is estimated on the basis of the expected cash flows discounted at the instrument specific interest curve, including spreads for discounting the relevant risks. 18

21 Non-derivative financial commitments The fair value of non-derivative financial commitments is only determined for disclosure purposes and is calculated on the basis of the net present value of future repayments and interest payments, discounted at the relevant interest rate curve plus credit and surcharges, at the reporting date. 19

22 - NOTES TO THE ANNUAL ACCOUNTS 31 DECEMBER 2014 Financial fïxed assets Loans to Affiliated companies: The financial fixed assets stated in the balance sheet are intercompany receivables and are carried at amortized cost. Recognized financial assets designated as hedged items in qualifying fair value hedge relationships are adjusted for changes in fair value attributable to the risk being hedged. Movements in financial fixed assets: (x 1000) 31 Dec Dec Value as at the 1 January 6,325, ,524 Changes in fair value as a result of hedge accounting - Exchange rate differences 143,421 (54,795) Additions in the year 9,743,659 1,237,634 Repayments in the year (10,977411) (2,714,158) Value as at the 31 December 5,234,874 6,325, billion (2013: 3.8 billion) of the principle portions outstanding is due and repayable within 1 year and 1.4 billion (2013: 2.6 billion) is due and repayable between 1 and 5 years. The interest rate of the loans to affiliated companies is in conformity with the Group-wide Intercompany pricing standards ensuring at arm s-length conditions. Loans to affiliated companies for a total amount of 1.3 billion (2013: 1.3 billion) are denominated in a currency other than Euro for which the Company has entered into foreign exchange contracts to hedge foreign currency risks as far as they are not back-to-back. The valuation of the loans is determined based on the year-end rate of exchange. As at 31 December 2014 there are no loans which are designated in a hedge accounting relationship (2013: 0.0 million). The fair value of the loans to affiliated companies per 31 December 2014 is 5.4 billion (2013: 6.5 billion). The weighted average interest rate on the loans to affiliated companies is 1.33%. As at 31 December 74% of the outstanding loans have a fixed interest rate. 20

23 2 Other financial assets and liabilities: The fair values of the derivatives are as follows: (x 1,000) Assets Liabilities Assets Liabilities 31 December December2013 Instrument type: nterest rate swaps Cross currency swaps 5,854 3,430 77,823 12,348 4,881 54,575 Total 5,854 81,253 12,348 59,456 The notional amount of the swaps are as follows: (x 1,000) 31 Dec Dec Interest rate swaps 322, ,433 Cross currency swaps 1,686,720 1,827,075 Total 2,008,817 2,294,508 Of which 1.7 billion (2013: 2.2 billion) is designated for hedge accounting purposes. The Company did not provide and does not expect to provide any financial collateral for obligations in respect of derivative financial instruments. Fair value hedges The Company uses interest rate swaps to hedge its exposure to changes in the fair values of its fixed rate loans, bonds and advances attributable to changes in market interest rates. Interest rate swaps are matched to specific issuances of fixed rate loans. The fair value of these derivatives is determined on the basis of the discounted expected future cash flows; whereby the market interest rates valid for the remaining terms of the financial instruments are used. The fair values of derivatives designated as fair value hedges are as follows: fx 1,000) Assets Liabilities Assets Liabilities 31 December December2013 Instrument type: Interest rate swaps Cross currency swaps 1,812 3,425 38,586 11,415 4,528 19,218 Total 1,812 42,011 11,415 23,746 21

24 Cash flow hedges The Company uses interest rate and cross-currency swaps to hedge the foreign currency and interest tate risks arising from granting floating rate loans denominated in foreign currencies. The fair values of detivatives designated as cash flow hedges are as follows: (x 1,000) Assets Liabilities Assets Liabilities 31 December December 2013 Instrument type: Interest rate swaps Cross currency swaps 3,986 35, ,357 Total 3,986 35, ,644 During 2014 net gains of 1.1 million (2073: net gains of 7.1 million) relating to the effective portion of cash flow hedges were recognized in equity. The positive fair value of derivatives for which no hedge accounting is applied (natural hedges) amount up to 0.1 million (2013: 0.2 million). The natural hedges with a negative fair value amount up to 3.7 million (2013: 0.1 million). 3 Interest receivables from affiliated companies The intercompany receivables consist of interest on financial fixed assets and are due within 1 year. The fair value of this financial instrument stated on the balance sheet is approximately equal to their carrying amount. Receivables from affiliated companies for a total amount of 2.1 million (2013: 5.1 million) are denominated in a currency other than Euro for which the Company has entered into foreign exchange contracts to hedge foreign currency risks as far as there is no matching with interest liabilities. 4 Cash and cash equivaients Cash and cash equivalents is stated at nominal value and freely disposable. The fair value of this financial instrument stated on the balance sheet is approximately equal to their carrying amount. 22

25 5 Shareholders equity Summary of movements in shareholders equity in 2014 and 2013: 1 January Profit Dividend Changes in Result distribution distribution fair value for December in 2014 for in 2014 cash flow reporting 2014 (x 1,000) 2013 hedges period Share capital: Authorised capital 2,500 2,500 Not issued capital (2,000) (2,000) Issued capital Other reserves 39,230 (10,074) ,156 Cash flow hedge reserve (2,653) 1,104 (1,549) Profit for the year (10,074) 10,074 (1,032) (1,032) Total shareholders equity 27,003-1,104 (1,032) 27,075 1 January Profit Dividend Changes in Result distribution distribution fair value for December in 2013 for in cash flow reporting 2013 fx 1,000) hedges period Share capita!: Authorised capital 2,500 2,500 Not issued capital (2,000) (2,000) Issued capital Other reserves 49,506 (10,276) ,230 Cash flow hedge reserve (9,725) 7,072 (2,653) Profit for the year (10,276) 10,276 t 10,074) (10,074) Total shareholders equity 30, ,072 (10,074) 27,003 The authorized capital of Daimler International Finance B.V. amounts to 2,500,000 consisting of 5,000 shares with a par value of 500. At 31 December ,000 shares have been issued and fully paid. The other reserves are considered to be legal statutory reserves both in 2013 and The cash flow hedge reserve comprises the effective portion of the accumulated net change in the fair value of cash flow hedge instruments for hedged transactions that have not yet occurred. This cash flow hedge reserve is released during the period that the cash flows from the hedged risk are realised. The cash flow hedge reserve is not freely distributable. The movement in the cash flow hedge reserve can be specified as follows: the effective portion of changes in fair value of cash flow hedges amounting to 0.5 million (2013: 2.9 million); the net change in fair value of matured cash flow hedges reclassified to P&L amounting to 0.6 million (2013: 4.2 million). 23

26 - - (432) Provisions The provisions are related to a stock option plan for employees and former employees of Daimler International Finance B.V., which plan is governed by Daimler AG, Stuttgart. This provision was made in accordance with the accounting principles and is calculated by multiplying the fair value of the option per compliance date by the number of shares. The provision will be supplied over the length of validity. Since the plan does no longer refer to present employees of Daimler International Finance B.V. the residue was transferred to other liabilities as at 31 December Deferred tax liabilities At 31 December 2014, a deferred tax liability of 0.4 million for temporary differences was recognized. The deferred tax liabilities comprises the tax effect of the temporary differences between the profit determination for financial reporting purposes and for tax purposes. Deferrals with a residual term of one year or less amount to 0.4 million (2013: 0.8 million). Deferred tax liabilities are attributable to the following: Movements in 2014: (x 1,000) Valuation of derivatives Early termination premium Re- Provi- Provi- Provi- Other 31 January classi sions sions sions December 2014 fication made used released (360) Movements in 2013: 1 Re- Provi- Provi- Provi- Other 31 January classi- sions sions sions December (x 1,000) 2013 fication made used released 2013 Valuation of derivatives Early termination premium 4, (4,549)

27 8 Short/Long-term liabilities Movements in 2014: (x 1000) 7) EMTN and CP Issues Falling due within 1 year Due> 1 year Due> Total and 5 years < 5 year Position as at 1 January ,048,745 Exchange rate difference (3,586) Due date reclassification 1, Additions in the year 1,583,000 Repayments in the year (3,378,938) Amortization Discount 602 Change in fair value as a result of hedge accounting (1,987) Posftion as at 31 December ,495,540 1,671, ,325 2,246,061 87,843 4,011 91,854 (643,978) (603,726) (1,247704) (190) 5,295 5, ,095 27,543 1,122,859 1,122,859 Falling due 2) Loans from Affiliated companies within 1 year Position as at 1 January ,000 Exchange rate difference Due date reclassification 109,000 Additions in the year 7,992,414 Repayments in the year (7,466,506) Position as at 31 December ,315, (109,000) - 37,000 Due> 1 year Due> Total and 5 years < 5 year 276, ,000 (109,000) , ,000 25

28 Movements in 2013: (x 1,000) 1) EMTN Issues Falling due within 1 year Position as at 1 January ,178,325 Exchange rate ditference (62,014) Due date reclassification 3,081,938 Additions in the year - Repayments in the year (2,148,937) Amortization Discount (1,308) Change in fair value as a result of hedge accounting 741 Position as at 31 December ,048,745 Due> 1 year Due> Total and 5 years < 5 year 4,616, ,989 5,240,594 (89,276) (12,789) (102,065) (3,081,938) - (3,081,938) 228, ,267 9, ,961 (11,052) (37,706) (48,758) 1,671, ,325 2,246,067 FaNing due 2) Loans from Affiliated companies within 1 year Due> 1 year Due> Total and 5 years < 5 year Position as at 1 january ,454 Exchange rate difference 146 Due date reclassification 67,000 Additions in the year 7 18,000 Repayments in the year (368,600) Position as at 37 December , ,000 - (67,000) - 167, , ,000 (67,000) 167, ,000 Daimler International Finance B.V. obtains funds from the market by issuing corporate bonds/ notes under the Euro Medium Term Notes and Commercial Papers under the European Commercial Paper Program and obtains funds from affiliated companies by entering into ban agreements. The issues under the EMTN and CP Programs (totalling 3.6 bibbion) are unconditionably and irrevocably guaranteed by Daimler AG for which the Company pays a guarantee fee. The bonds issued by Daimler International Finance B.V. are listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange. The CHF Bond issued in 2011 ( 0.1 billion) is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange. The notional amounts of the EMTN notes which are designated for hedge accounting amount to 1.1 billion (2013: 1.7 billion). 26

29 The terms and conditions of outstanding EMTN notes were as follows: Currency Nominal Date of Date of Nominal Book value Market value (x 1,000) interest rate drawing maturity value EMTN NOK 3.625% 9/5/2011 1/15/ ,157 55,289 55,332 EMTN NOK 3.625% 9/21/2011 1/15/ ,228 27, EMTN NOK 3.625% 9/21/2011 1/15/ ,893 11,064 11,066 EMTN EUR 3M Euribor + 0,80% 9/20/2011 1/20/ ,000 99, ,039 EMTN NZD 4.375% 2/8/2012 2/5/ ,235 64,435 64,438 EMTN NOK 3.000% 5/18/2012 5/18/ , , ,023 EMTN NZD 3.875% 5/22/2012 5/22/ ,656 64,341 64,432 EMTN EUR 6.125% 9/5/2008 9/8/ , , ,330 EMTN NOK 3.625% 1/20/2012 1/20/ , , ,384 EMTN CHE 1.625% 10/12/ /12/ , , ,560 EMTN USD 1.750% 4/10/2013 4/10/ , , ,542 EMIN GBP 3.500% 2/6/2012 6/6/ , , ,281 Total EUR 2,332,521 2,332,574 2,423,093 CP notes. Currency Nominal Book value (x 1,000) value OP EUR 1,286,000 1,285,825 Total EUR 1,286,000 1,285,825 The due date of the CPs varies from January to May 2015, the interest rates between 0.04% and 0.13%. EMTN notes include both hedged and unhedged notes. The specification is as follows: (x 1,000) 31 Dec Dec EMTN notes part of a hedge relationship at fair value 1,101,479 1,665,444 EMTN notes at amortised cost 1,231,095 3,629,362 Total 2,332,574 5,294,806 27

30 The due date of the loans obtained from affiliated companies varies from January 2015 to December The interest rates of the loans obtained from affiliated companies vary between 0.381% and 1.805% and are in conformity with the Group-wide intercompany pricing standards ensuring at arm s-iength conditions. As at 31 December 2014 there are no liabilities to affiliated companies denominated in a currency other than Euro (2013: 0.0 million). When they occur the Company will enter into foreign exchange contracts to hedge foreign currency risks as far as they are not back-to-back. The valuation of the loans is determined based on the year-end rate of exchange. The fair value of the loans from affiliated companies per 31 December 2014 is 1.5 billion (2013: 1.0 billion). The fair value of EMTN notes per 31 December 2014 is 2.4 billion (2013: 5.5 billion). The fair value of EMTN notes is derived from the market quotation. 9 Other liabilities to affiliated companies The intercompany liabilities consist of interest on intercompany loans and are due within 1 year. As at 31 December 2014 thete are no liabilities to affiliated companies denominated in a currency other than Euro (2013: 0.0 million). In cases there is no matching with interest receivables the Company has entered into foreign exchange contracts to hedge foreign currency risks. The fair value of this financial instrument stated on the balance sheet is approximately equal to their carrying amount. 10 Taxation and social security premiums The specification is as follows: (x 1,000) 31Dec Dec.2013 Corporate income tax Value-added tax 1 69 Payroll tax and social security charges Total Other liabilities and accruals The specification is as follows: (x 1,000) 31 Dec Dec.2013 Interest debts to third parties 44, ,003 Other liabilities / accruals Total 44, ,320 28

31 - 12 Risk Management General During the normal course of business the Company is exposed to interest rate risk, currency risk, liquidity risk, credit risk and other operational risks. In order to avoid or reduce these risks, Derivative Financial Instruments such as (but not limited to) Interest Swaps, Currency Contracts and Cross Currency Swaps are used. The Company does not trade in these Derivative Financial lnstruments. The EMTN notes issued by the Company are in general lent onward at similar conditions. Interest rate risk As a result from its issuing and lending business, the Company is exposed to interest rate risks. The interest rate risk exposure is frequently monitored and assessed. It is the Companies policy to hedge interest rate exposures by entering into Derivative Financial lnstruments, such as interest rate swaps. Changes in fair values of derivatives are compensated by changes in the fair value of the respective underlying. Over the course of the reporting period, the average EURO amount which remained exposed to interest rate risk did not exceed 1.0% of the respective balance sheet total. Nominal values of interest exposures are shown in below table. The specification as at 31 December 2014 is as follows: Values in mio. EUR 1 year 1-2 years 2-3 years 3-4 years more than or Iess 4 years Fixed interest rate assets 1, Variable interest rate assets Fixed interest rate liabilities (2,203) (1,068) (929) (729) (292) Variable interest rate Ilabilities (3) Net position derivatives 1, Net interest position (18) (20) (25) (25) (25) Foreign currency risk It is the objective of the Company to eliminate foreign currency risk. Therefore, the Company enters into Derivative Financial lnstruments in order to hedge its foreign currency exposures. As a result the company incurred only limited foreign currence risk from its ordinary issuance and lending activities. The related Derivative Financial lnstruments are recognized in the balance sheet against fair value. Nominal values of currency positions are shown in below table. 29

32 (150,000) (200,000) (880,000) The specification as at 31 December 2014 is as follows: Non derivative Non derivative Derivative Net exposure tx 1,000) financial assets financial liabilities financial instruments CHE - 150,000 - GBP 21,000 (500,000) 479,000 - NOK - (3,100,000) 3,100,000 - NZD - 200,000 - SEK 880, USD 1,345,000 (300,000) (1,046,290) (1,290) The Company incurs a foreign currency risk on the cash (equivalents) position, which is recognized against the exchange rate applying to the balance sheet date. Gains and losses are taken to the profit and loss account under result financial transactions. Credit risk The Company solely provides loans within the Daimler Group and to companies in which Daimler hoids a minority share (Joint Ventures). In cooperation with Daimler AG headquarters, assessments of credit risks are made and credit limits are set, which are periodically reviewed. Therefore the company s exposure to credit risk is influenced mainly by the characteristics of Daimler Group related default risk. Daimler Group is rated by credit rating agencies and has a rating of A3 (stable) from Moody s Investors Service, A- (stable) from Standard & Poor s Ratings Group and A- (stable) from Fitch Ratings as at 31 December On 11 February 2015 Moody s Investors Service raised its credit rating outlook on Daimler from stable to positive. In respect of cash at banks and Derivative Financial Instruments, these are only deposited and / or entered into in compliance with the Daimler Global Counterparty Limits as provided by Daimler AG. Liquidity risk Liquidity risk comprises the risk, that a company cannot meet its financial obligations in full. Daimler International Finance B.V. manages its liquidity by holding adequate volume of cash and by applying as far as possible the matched funding principle. In accordance with internal guidelines, this principle ensures that financial obligations generally have the same maturity profile as the financial assets and receivables and thus reduces the Company s liquidity risks. Hedging and Hedge Accounting Derivative Financial Instruments are valued at fair value in the balance sheet and any changes in the fair value must be accounted for in the income statement. In the event that changes in fair value of hedged risks are not accounted for through the income statement, a mismatch occurs in the accounting of results, making these results more volatile. In these cases, hedge accounting is applied as much as possible to mitigate accounting mismatching and volatility. The Company makes a distinction between fair value hedge accounting and cash flow hedge accounting. 30